Anaplan Model Builders and Drummers

karabela

In Anaplan model building, we have to make sure that the four cornerstones (model, data, business process, and deployment) during every phase are addressed. All of them are equally crucial for the success of the project. I think that, in a way, model building is like drum playing. As drummers are able to move both arms and legs at the same time and yet can manage all of their limbs independently, we have to consider the four aspects of the connected planning at the same time, yet manage each one of them independently.

We have to think about all four simultaneously: model, data, process, and deployment. Although they take up different amounts of time in the model building process, ignoring any of them during any phase of the Anaplan implementation will result in going back and restructuring the entire solution again. Measure twice, cut once.

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karabela

Thank you @JaredDolich. The lead singer (customer) and the base player (data integration person) are an important contribution to this discussion. As @JaredDolich suggests, every drummer should work with the bass player to support the lead singer if they want their band to be successful. Bass and drum jam sessions will show you exactly where your drumming (model building) is currently at before presenting to the lead singer.